Porter

Circle Health Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Friends & family discounts

Maternity pay

Paternity pay

Adoption pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is seeking a Porter for a part-time position (30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. The salary is £24,947 per year.

The role involves assisting patient movement, equipment and goods transfers, and guiding visitors around the hospital. You will provide courteous service, help maintain patient comfort and dignity, and support security and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Front line customer facing experience required.
• Proficiency in PC software and systems.
• Experience in healthcare, hotel, or hospitality settings beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of general and ad hoc tasks to meet site requirements, including patient, equipment and goods movement.
• Explain hospital facilities and services to patients and families when escorting them to rooms or other areas.
• Provide courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity at all times.
• Provide security for the facility as required and assist with security processes during shifts.
• Comply with mandatory training requirements.

Skills

Front line customer facing

PC proficiency

Education

Maths, English GCSE A-C or equivalent

Job description

Porter
The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: £24,947.00 per year

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Porter to join their team of staff in thePorteringdepartment.

This is a part time role for 30 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake a range of general and ad hoc tasks on a day-to-day basis to meet the requirements of the site such as patient, equipment, and goods (e.g., pharmacy goods) movement.
• Explain hospital facilities and services to patients and family members when escorting people to rooms or other hospital areas.
• Provide a courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity are always maintained.
• Provide security for the facility as required within each specific hospital, ensuring compliance of security processes and external patrols are covered as appropriate to the hospital.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Front line customer facing experience.
• Previous portering experience in a healthcare, hotel or hospitality setting would be beneficial.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
• …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.